SM3 Deputy IPTL - Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-04-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Hardware Engineering, Shipboard Effectors Department is currently seeking an experienced Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to work on a multi-discipline team in support of the Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) located in Tucson, AZ.

This position requires a strong, dynamic leader to serve as a Hardware Deputy Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) supporting the Standard Missile program. Candidate will work closely with the Hardware IPTL, Office of the Chief Engineer and Program Managers to ensure that engineering requirements are defined, risks are managed, and schedules/budgets are met. Candidate will ensure Technical Data Packages are maintained and updated as necessary. Experience with hardware integration and test, root cause and corrective action and failure investigation principles are strongly desired.

What You Will Do:

• Deputy Hardware IPTL assisting in the management of the Responsible Engineering Authorities supporting SM-3 production
• Establish and maintain product vision, strategy, and goals to align with multiple contracts and facilitate production line conflict resolution with respect to schedule impacts
• Lead teams of multi-disciplined engineers by identifying priorities to ensure on time deliveries to the Customers
• Establish open and effective communication with team members, ensuring team cross training, mentoring and growth opportunities
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution of the Hardware to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements
• Regularly interface with program and portfolio leads as well as Customers
• Collaborate with the Sustainment programs to ensure all contracts have proper support
• Support proposal efforts by determining technical scope and basis of estimates
• Report business metrics to both the program and functional leadership including Estimates at Completion (EAC)
• Regular review of program status including tracking and review by both Engineering and Program Leadership
• Actively work to identify, manage, and mitigate risks or capture opportunities
• Travel as necessary to support the Program

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in Earn Value Management System (EMVS) and Cost Account Management (CAM)
• Experience with developing EACs
• Project Management experience
• Prior IPTL, CPTL or Mechanical lead experience
• Active DoD issued security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Engineering aptitude to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Strong leadership skills and project management experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written

• Experience with ERB/CCB process
• Experience in developing and/or testing missile components
• Experience in risk and opportunity management
• Must be willing to travel to suppliers and other Raytheon facilities as needed

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligibility

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